Dow Corning says it has helped untangle one of the biggest challenges for hair care formulators and specialist by developing a testing method to determine difference levels of hair frizz.
A plant-based compound with a long history in Japanese cosmetic formulations is now gaining popularity on the US markets as the West starts to recognise its efficacious properties.
Phthalates, preservatives utilized in certain beauty products, have received another blow to their image in the cosmetics industry as a new study links them to a rise in premature births, although industry still defends their safety.
Vancouver-based biotech firm Sirona Biochem has developed its latest secret to anti-aging from an unexpected place – Antarctic fish; and cosmetics companies are keen to adopt the new technology.
The cosmetics maker has decided to focus its skin R&D efforts on human microbiomes, a collection of microbes inhabiting a person’s body which controls and regulates health.
Researchers at a Welsh university have developed a human tissue model of the lung which can be used to detect the toxicity of cosmetics to humans without the need for animal testing.
It turns out we pick our perfume not only for its fragrance but for how it will interact with our underlying body odour, according to a leading scientist.
A group of scientists have discovered a way to trick algae's biological clock to remain in its daytime setting, which dramatically boosts the amount of valuable compounds that the marine plants can produce when they are grown in constant light.
At a time when men’s grooming appears to be offering ingredient suppliers a real opportunity in the personal care arena, Ashland Specialty Ingredients has launched its latest range based on consumer research.
Personal care professionals are set to gather once again at Ashland’s symposium next month where the focus will be on the latest scientific advances in the acne treatment field.
The Mexican natural ingredient supplier says it has developed a ‘groundbreaking’ way of extracting wax from the leaves of the Candelilla plant through the use of citric acid rather than sulfuric acid.
U.S. scientists claim that wearing sunscreen daily, using retinol creams and make-up with a sun protection factor of 30+ are the best way to slow the skin’s aging process, and this could, in turn, boost self-esteem.
A plastic surgeon in Turkey claims that the effects of gravity may explain the apparently paradoxical effects of testosterone in male pattern baldness, or androgenic alopecia (AGA).
Researchers at the University of Southern California have delved into the origin of sweat. A project that the team reveals will ultimately lead to better treatments for tissue regeneration and excessive sweating conditions.
One of the highlights of last week’s in-cosmetics Asia event was the Best Ingredient Awards, with the top prize going to Canada-based Lucas Meyer for an ingredient targeting photo ageing damage from infrared light.
New Jersey-based TRI-K has developed a new vegetable-based alternative to animal keratin which it says mimics the functional ratios in human hair amino acids in a more natural way.
U.S. women aged 50 and older have rated their skin as one of the main aspects of their appearance that they are dissatisfied with, even if they are content with their body size.
Scientists at ‘Uni Research’ have set out on a five year venture to develop new 'concrete value chains' and build key competencies that will enable microalgae to be developed in a more efficient way.
Oh, Oh Organic founder Gay Timmons talks about the challenges of distributing natural ingredients in the US market, as well as opening up about the on-going fight to nail the certification process for natural and organic products.
With Lucas Meyer continuing to expand quickly in the field of naturally-based active cosmetics ingredients, Cosmetics Design caught up with the company's marketing director, Isabelle Lacasse, to find out how the recently acquired businesses are being...
Presperse director of R&D Mark Anthonavage spoke to Cosmetics Design at the recent Suppliers Day California event to highlight two technologically advanced ingredients that tap into the latest industry trends.
A new study conducted by La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique has proven the efficacy of the French firm’s Intensive Care treatment in treating visible redness in patients with rosacea-prone skin.
TRI-K national sales manager Mark Howard spoke to CosmeticsDesign.com USA at the recent SCC Suppliers Day in California, highlighting a new and important ingredient launch on the market, which is a natural-based radiance and illuminating product for a...
The company has begun operations at its first commercial facility in Arizona whereby it will initially focus on producing 'high-value algae' for the personal care industry.
Lonza's director of technical market, Suellen Bennett, speaks to Cosmetics Design to reveal just how advanced the West Coast cosmetic market and how it has evolved over the years as a focus for new ingredients innovation.
Ali Witwit, director of technical marketing at Ross Organic, discusses what he believes are two of the most technologically advanced ingredients to hit the market of late, including an eco-friendly surfactant for the baby care category and an anti-aging...
Due to drawbacks in the use of salicylates in fragrance and perfume products, scientists have identified and researched credible alternative compounds that perform effectively.
California-based Suneva Medical has stated that, pending the completion of its clinical study, it plans to submit a supplemental PMA for its dermal filler, ArteFill, to the FDA for consideration of an expanded indication in acne scarring.
Ingredients supplier Merck has launched new cosmetics actives and invited CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com down to give us an exclusive insight on the skin care ingredients.
Research originating in Torino, Italy is encouraging sunscreen and cosmetics formulators to use the rutile form of titanium dioxide rather than anatase as tests have suggested it is safer.
Ashland Specialty Ingredients is calling upon a technology first reviewed over 30 years ago as it looks to meet new demands required for sun care products.
While there are currently five recognised 'basic tastes', there are likely to be ten basic categories of odour - and identifying them could benefit industry, according to a new study.
The anti-bacterial agent widely used in a range of personal care products, triclosan, is causing the development of resistant bacteria in streams and rivers, US-based researchers claim.
The Germany based flavours and fragrance manufacturer has invested in a three year project with the Research Institute for Environmental Medicine in a bid to discover potential treatments for xeroderma pigmentosum (XP).
The Food and Drug Administration has given GSK a ‘priority review’ on the work it’s been doing on a melanoma treatment, which if approved, will see for the first time, the dual use of ‘Tafinlar’ in the treatment of skin cancer.
Significant technical advances in the area of SPF boosters has helped broaden this category into a much wider range of cosmetic products, says leading ingredient distributor Univar.
Scientists have discovered substances that occur naturally on human skin and block mosquitoes' ability to smell and target their victims; and these could be incorporated into cosmetics and skin creams.
A joint research programme has once again focused on the UV-fighting and anti-cancer properties of broccoli, suggesting it could be effective as a topical treatment.
The benefits of vitamins to our bodies is well documented and two Silicon Valley doctors have suggested that topically applying vitamins A, C and B3 in the correct concentration can reduce the effects of aging on the skin.
Swiss ingredients company Mibelle Biochemistry has developed its latest skin active with moisturising and anti-inflammatory properties derived from the peel of citrus fruits.
Foundation is one of the staples in any woman’s beauty regime, but a new study has suggested that argan powder used in its production could put factory workers at risk of occupational asthma and other allergies; although researchers admit more in-depth...
What we eat and the way food is prepared can affect the way our skin ages due to its effect on the elastin and collagen in our bodies; and is something often overlooked according to exclusive insight from the AGE Foundation.
Personal genetics company ‘23andMe’ recently conducted research into how 'striae distensae' or stretch marks are developed in a bid to identify genetic markers for the skin imperfections and determine why some individuals are more susceptible.
